noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A French brigand of the 14th century. historical
2. 2
   Any brigand or armed robber. broadly

Etymology

From French routier, from Old French route (“company”); compare highwayman.

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